Trade is a big reason they stopped fighting, claims Donald Trump on India-Pakistan tensions

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ET OnlineLast Updated: May 12, 2025, 07:34:00 PM IST

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President Donald Trump asserted that trade played a significant role in the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. He stated the United States is prepared to assist both nations following the agreement, which he claims his administration helped facilitate. This understanding to halt firings and military actions followed heightened tensions after attacks.

United States' President Donald Trump has claimed that the reason behind the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan was due to trade.

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President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States is ready to help India and Pakistan in the wake of a ceasefire agreement that he says his administration helped broker.

Trade is a big reason why they stopped fighting, Trump said at an event at the White House.

Tensions between India and Pakistan soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last week in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

On Saturday, the two neighbours reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5 pm that day.

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